On March 9, 2007, a group of scientists from GANIL visited ORNL to
discuss possible collaborative and synergistic efforts related to
radioactive isotope beam (RIB) production and research with RIBs. In
addition to the discussions at HRIBF, various topics related to
high-power linear accelerators and handling high-power beams were
discussed with SNS staff. The team consisted of Sydney Gales, Director
of GANIL; Marcel Jacquemet, Deputy Director and Project Leader for
SPIRAL2; and Marek Lewitowicz, Scientific Coordinator of SPIRAL2.

The MoU signed at the end of the visit (see above photo) outlines a broad
program of common interest in target development, ion source
development, beam purification techniques, remote handling, research
equipment, and possible synergies in development of SPIRAL2 and the as
yet unfunded electron driver upgrade at HRIBF. Collaborative
agreements such as this one can be of substantial value to HRIBF,
providing us early access to developments elsewhere and helping us
achieve faster implementation of our own innovative ideas.